| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 37.98 |
| Liaison | Jeffrey Severin |
| Submission Date | Feb. 15, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Kansas
OP-18: Waste Diversion
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.20 / 3.00 |
Kari
Cantarero Program Manager Environmental Stewardship Program |
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Materials recycled, composted, reused, donated, re-sold, or otherwise diverted :
791.60
Tons
None
Materials disposed in a solid waste landfill or incinerator :
10,819.78
Tons
None
A brief description of programs, policies, infrastructure investments, outreach efforts, and/or other factors that contributed to the diversion rate:
The Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP) is a service department responsible for assisting the University of Kansas and campus living groups with developing and implementing integrated waste reduction efforts and environmental awareness and improvement programs.
ESP currently employs 23 students that serve as Recycling Technicians, 1 full-time Program Manager, 1 full-time Program Coordinator and 2 full-time University Support Staff. Recycling Technicians currently collect office paper, newspaper, cardboard, aluminum cans, steel cans, and #1 PET, #2 HDPE and #3 - #7 plastic bottles and tubs from academic and administrative buildings, KU Dining Services locations, and on-campus Student Housing facilities. Recyclable materials are transported to our central accumulation site on west campus, sorted and baled. Baled and loose recyclables are loaded on a semi-truck tractor trailer that is reset as needed by our contractor Batliner Paper Stock Co. of Kansas City. ESP Staff also conduct special collections for surplus property including furniture and office supplies. Surplus items are either recycled or put in storage for redistribution to University departments and non-profit organizations.
ESP works closely with the Student Senate - Student Environmental Advisory Board (SEAB), KU Environs, CCO EARTH and other campus groups to address students' concerns about campus recycling and conservation issues. Students play an important role in the development of campus waste reduction practices!
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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